Nichols Law Firm
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The Nichols Law Firm, PLLC, established in 1999, is located in East Lansing, MI, and serves the surrounding areas. This firm is renowned for their high-quality legal services across multiple areas including DUI/criminal cases, drugs, drugged driving, criminal defenses, divorces, custody, and personal injury. Their experienced lawyers, such as Aaron Martinez and Matthew J. Heos, are committed to delivering results for their clients and are recognized for their in-depth knowledge of forensic science, legal strategies, and trial skills. They are dedicated to protecting the rights of their clients and upholding the constitution.
Specialties
Family members involved
Self, Siblings, Parents, Husband / Wife (domestic partner), Children, Grandparents, Extended family
Area of law
Child custody / child support, Divorce or legal separation, Prenuptial agreement, Domestic violence, Adoption and surrogacy, Spousal Support or Alimony, Other family matters
Location and hours
Nichols Law Firm
3452 E. Lake Lansing Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
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8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Work Experience
Associate
Nichols Law Firm
2018 - Present
Founder
Equal Footing Law, P.C.
2012 - 2018
Clinical Attorney Under Supervision
SEPTA
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk
Jerry Martillotti and Associates, P.C.
2010 - 2011
Clinical Attorney Under Supervision
Temple University James E. Beasley School Of Law
2010 - 2010
Judicial Intern
Eastern District of Michigan Federal Court
2009 - 2009
Associate Attorney
The Nichols Law Firm, PLLC
2022 - Present
Law Clerk
The Nichols Law Firm, PLLC
2021 - 2022
Legislative Director
Michigan House of Representatives
2020 - 2021
Paralegal
The Nichols Law Firm, PLLC
2016 - 2020
Adjunct Law Professor of DUI
Thomas M. Cooley Law Review
2011 - Present
Trial College - Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
Faculty Member
2010 - Present
Managing Member
The Nichols Law Firm PLLC
2009 - Present
Attorney and Managing Member
The Nichols Law Firm PLLC
2006 - Present
Panel Attorney
Criminal Justice Act Panel Federal Defender
2004 - Present
Adjunct Professor of Forensic Evidence
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2012 - 2012
Speaker
Institute of Continuing Legal Education
2011 - 2011
Presenter
American Academy of Forensic Science
2011 - 2011
Of Counsel
The Gallagher Law Firm PLLC
2005 - 2006
Attorney and Partner
The Reynolds Law Firm
2000 - 2005
Partner
Knot, Nichols and Meade, LLP
1999 - 2000
Clerk
Al Knot and Associates
1998 - 1999
Education
Michigan State University
2008
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
2011
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2011
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
2022
Michigan State University
2005
Michigan State University
2017
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1999
Michigan State University
1993
National College DUI Defense
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Law
2013
Northwood University (Midland, MI)
2004
Thomas M. Cooley School of Law
Law
1976
Michigan State University
1970
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
Disability Law, Employment Law, Criminal Law
2011
Michigan State University
Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy
2008
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1999
Michigan State University
Political Science
1993
National College DUI Defense
DUI
Thomas M. Cooley
Law
2010
Michigan State University
Telecommunications
2001
Associations & Affiliations
State Bar of Michigan
Member
Ingham County Bar Association
Member
Ingham County Bar Association
Davis-Dunnings Bar Association
American Inns of Court
Oakland County Bar Association, Legislative Committee
Member at Large
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
Member
National College of DUI Defense
Member
Ingham County Bar Association
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Task Force on Body Cameras
State Bar of Michigan
Task force on 21st Century Practice
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Founder and Board Member
Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys
Secretary
Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys
Secretary and Founding Member
National College of DUI Defense
State Delegate - Michigan
Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys
Secretary and Founder
American Chemical Society
Member
Associate Member
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Adjunct Law Professor
Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Faculty Member - Drunk Driving Update
State Bar of Michigan Foundation
Fellow
National College of DUI Defense
Member
Ingham County Bar Association, Bench-Bar Committee
Speaker
Women's Center of Greater Lansing
Founding Father
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Scribes
Member
Bench Bar Committee
Member and Criminal Law Panel Team Leader
Ingham County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
Co-Chair and Speaker
Ingham County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
Chair
Publications
Disability Studies Quarterly
2011
Michigan Bar Journal
Driving Legally in a World of Recreational Marijuana
2020
Michigan OWI Book Update
Michigan OWI Handbook
2013
Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books)
"Measuring Nothing" - Using Forensic Evidence in Criminal Cases
2013
Ingham County Legal News
Why are We Still Guessing - Breath Testing in the State of Michigan
2013
"Inside the Minds"
DUI Mathematics
2012
Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS
Criminal Law Update 2009
2009
Thomsen Reuters Michigan DUI Manual
Michigan DUI Manual
2009
Speaking Engagements
Sentencing Process and Theory
Sentencing Theory
2018
An Introduction to and Practical Application of Michigan Sentencing Guidelines
Michigan Sentencing Guidelines
2016
Fox Run Senior Community
Electoral College in Today's World
2023
Annual Conference: American Academy of Forensic Sciences
2013
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan 2012 Fall Conference
2012
Section Meeting
OWI and the revised Superdrunk law
2011
Thomas M Cooley Law School Litigation Skills Class
Forensic Science and Cross Examining Experts
2011
Drunk Driving Defense Update
Retrograde Extrapolation in Drunk Driving Cases
2011
Datamaster DMT Training
Communicating Scientific Evidence to Juries
2011
Chemical Testing for Dummies
Chemical Breath and Blood Analysis in DUI
2009
Michigan Public Defense Taskforce
Reforming Indigent Defense
2009
Services offered
Estate Attorney
Family Law Attorney
Wills And Estate Planning
Government & Administrative Lawyer